Calves

In this special episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp sits down with Andrew MacPherson and Cara Sheridan to unpack the arrival of Bovillus Cryptium, a new vaccine for calves targeting cryptosporidiosis, and what it means for farmers managing calf health in New Zealand. The discussion sets the scene for why this vaccine is a game changer, how it can improve calf welfare and long-term performance, and why proactive planning with your vet is key to getting the most from it. With spring 2026 calving approaching, now is the time to understand how to integrate this new tool into your farm systems.

The rewards for good preparation leading into calf rearing won’t just be felt this spring, they’ll go on for years as well-grown heifers become productive, long-time members of the herd.

In the first episode of The Dairy Exporter Podcast, Editor Sheryl Haitana & Deputy Editor Anne Lee delve into the study at Lincoln University’s Ashley Dene Research and Development Station that looks at a suckling calf rearing system, where cows and calves are kept together until weaning.